Area within a territory that is protected because it has immeasurable importance for the maintenance and development of the flora, fauna and wildlife of the place
A Natural Reserve, also designated as an Ecological Reserve, is that area within a territory that is protected because it has immeasurable importance for the maintenance and development of the flora, fauna and wildlife of the place in which it is located.
geological interest
Or failing that, it may be that it is of great interest due to the geological characteristics that it presents, therefore, it is protected and administered especially by men. Meanwhile, in both cases, conservation and protection, in addition to its perpetuation, are carried out so that it can also be a reference in terms of research and education in the future. The deterioration and degradation of the environment are the main causes of its protection.
Need to protect them
Since the most remote times, man has expressed this concern to maintain and watch over his biomes, that is, because otherwise, to not pay attention to them, unfortunately, as there are other individuals who do not feel that same sense of conservation, the same, of course, would run serious dangers if they were left on the side and without any type of maintenance or control.
The determination of these areas is the responsibility of state institutions or independent bodies
There are natural reserves in almost every country in the world. Nature reserves can be determined by state institutions that are dedicated to such purposes of preserving the flora and fauna of their country, although there are also independent non-profit organizations that are dedicated to determining them. They are generally divided into different categories according to the degree of protection they need and that is determined in advance by the laws of each nation. For example, national parks, wilderness areas, scientific reserves.
Selection criteria
Regarding the selection criteria, the causes that determine a place as a nature reserve can be varied… The natural beauty of the geographical space, that is, being the owner of a beautiful and unique landscape, the scientific interest that it holds and that makes it a a reference place in terms of scientific research, an area populated by endangered species, an area declared as cultural heritage, among the main ones.
Types of nature reserves
This type of reserve is usually classified into two types: integral natural reserves, in which it is strictly prohibited to exploit the resources present there, unless a competent administration authorizes it for research purposes or for educational or conservation reasons.
And on the other hand partial natural reserves in which exploitation is accepted in some sense but always in a friendly way with the environment and protecting the values present there.
Ecological reserve of Buenos Aires
For example, one of the most important Nature Reserves in South America is located in Argentina, known as the Buenos Aires Ecological Reservethe aforementioned is located on the east side of the Argentine Capital, in the Puerto Madero neighborhood and turns out to be one of the largest green spaces in the country.
In the 1970s and 1980s, there were some projects to build one of the sections of a highway right there, while, once the projects were abandoned, with astonishment, it began to be observed how in that area spontaneously Different native ecosystems were developed, such as grasslands, lagoons, willow forests, acacias, which are owners of a remarkable wealth in terms of flora and fauna.. Of course, the construction plans were completely aborted and today all the inhabitants and visitors of the city can enjoy the beautiful and natural landscape that it offers just a few minutes from the center of Buenos Aires.
Composition and large influx of visitors
The mentioned reserve is made up of some 353 hectares and is undoubtedly one of the places of recreation most visited by the inhabitants of the city of Buenos Aires, they are calculated around between ten thousand and thirty thousand per weekend.
Permits and prohibitions in the area
Visitors are allowed to carry out sports activities such as walking, riding a bicycle while entering with cars, setting fires, entering with domestic animals, harming species and throwing waste are prohibited.
Protected species
It has four lagoons populated by seagulls, ducks, coypus and macaes. You can also find some 250 species of birds, plus reptiles, amphibians, butterflies and mammals.
The flora is also abundant and diverse with 245 species present.
To guarantee the safety and protection of everyone who lives there, a sophisticated system of cameras that record all day was arranged.
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